SMOKEY POINT — The food bank program at Jake's House Prayer & Worship Center, located in Suite 105 at 18824 Smokey Point Blvd., was able to help at least three families in need during its inaugural Friday afternoon on Dec. 13.

MARYSVILLE — Even though it's been a year since trooper Sean M. O'Connell Jr. was killed, tears flowed and emotions ran high at a dedication of a memorial for him Friday, May 30, at Washington State Patrol headquarters in Marysville.

MARYSVILLE — In spite of the morning's dreary drizzle, an estimated 35 dogs were accompanied by about 50 dog owners and their supporters in taking to the track of Asbery Field for the fourth annual Marysville/Tulalip Bark For Life.

EVERETT — Naval Station Everett will host a Community Day on Saturday, May 31, inviting the local community to tour three U.S. Navy ships from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry to the event and ship tours will be free and open to the public.

OSO — Following a moment of silence at noon Saturday, May 31, State Route 530 will reopen to traffic, re-establishing a link between Arlington, Oso and Darrington. The highway was closed for more than two months, while crews worked to clear a slide that covered a mile of the rural corridor.

Five-year-old Lacey Ernst of Arlington has finally received her new heart, and Arlington country musician Jesse Taylor wants to help her fill her heart transplant account with the Children's Organ Transplant Association.

ARLINGTON — As the city's new Public Safety Officer, Bruce Stedman is focused on moving forward in the wake of a consultant's critical assessment of the police department and its chief's subsequent resignation.

State Sen. Kirk Pearson of the 39th District took some time to talk to The Marysville Globe and The Arlington Times about the 60-day state legislative session that’s set to commence on Monday, Jan. 13, as well as his own priorities moving forward.